Wendy's Baconator
Bacon heavy cheeseburger
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins cut through the rich bacon and beef flavors.
Barbera
Barbera's high acidity balances the fattiness of the bacon and cheese.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah offers deep fruit and spice to complement the smoky bacon.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel's jammy fruit and peppery notes match the savory, smoky profile.
Best cocktails with this
Scotch Smoked Orange Old Fashioned
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 10 min
smoke/bitter — smoky Scotch and orange cut bacon fat, complementary savory notes
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — bright lime and salt cut richness and refresh palate between bites
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — lemony citrus and sugar offer sharp acidity to balance fatty bacon
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — citrus and soda lighten and cleanse the mouth from grease
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/sweet — effervescent orange and grenadine add brightness against smoky pork
Martini glass • Medium • 5 min
umami/brine — olive brine’s savory/ saline character cuts fat and echoes burger saltiness
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 10 min
herbal/acid — mint and lemon refresh and contrast fatty, smoky burger